Nonlinear Thompson Scattering

Research is underway regarding the calculation of nonlinear Thomson
scattering, i.e. the scattering of a very intense light laser light by
electrons. We have been able to solve the electron's trajectory
exactly, paying special attention to the phase and the laser pulse
shape. The electron orbits are being used to calculate the radiation
spectrum. Comparison with experimental data will be performed. The
spectrum will look different if the detection angle changes.